1993 Rover 100 vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (138 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 460 kg more than 1993 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Avensis (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
